# CVE-2017-7305: Riverbed RiOS through 9.6.0 does not require a bootloader password, which makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to defeat the s

- Severity: CVSS 4.6 (Medium), CISA-ADP
- Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
- CISA SSVC: exploitation=none, automatable=no, technicalImpact=total
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2017-04-04 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Riverbed RiOS through 9.6.0 does not require a bootloader password, which makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to defeat the secure-vault protection mechanism via a crafted boot. NOTE: the vendor believes that this does not meet the definition of a vulnerability. The product contains correct computational logic for a bootloader password; however, this password is optional to meet different customers' needs

## What to do

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## References

- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Feb/25
- https://supportkb.riverbed.com/support/index?page=content&id=S30065

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